William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle

Summary

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle is a human^[1]. He was born in Handsworth^[2]. He was born on December 6, 1592^[3]. He passed away in Welbeck^[4]. He died on December 25, 1676^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], poet^[7], soldier^[8], and writer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's place of birth was Handsworth^[2].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle died in Welbeck^[4].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was born on December 6, 1592^[3].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle died on December 25, 1676^[5].
• Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[11].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's father was Charles Cavendish^[12].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's mother was Catherine Ogle, Baroness Ogle^[13].
• Among William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's spouses was Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne^[14].
• Among William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's spouses was Elizabeth Basset^[15].
• A child of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was Henry Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Newcastle^[16].
• A child of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was Jane Cavendish^[17].
• A child of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater^[18].
• A child of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was Lady Frances Cavendish^[19].
• A child of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was unknown son Cavendish^[20].
• A child of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was unknown son Cavendish^[21].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[22].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's professions included politician^[6].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle worked as a poet^[7].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's professions included soldier^[8].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's professions included writer^[9].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[23].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle held the position of Member of the 1614 Parliament^[24].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire^[25].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland^[26].
• William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Handsworth^[2], William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle… he was born on December 6, 1592^[3]. His father was Charles Cavendish^[12]. His mother was Catherine Ogle, Baroness Ogle^[13].

Education

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was educated at St John's College^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], poet^[7], soldier^[8], and writer^[9]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England^[23]; Member of the 1614 Parliament^[24]; Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire^[25], a position^[29], in United Kingdom^[30]; Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland^[26], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; and Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire^[27], a position^[33], in United Kingdom^[34].

Recognition

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle received the Order of the Garter^[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne^[14], a philosopher^[36], 1623–1673^[37], of Kingdom of England^[38], specialised in poetry^[39] and Elizabeth Basset^[15], 1599–1643^[40]. Children include Henry Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Newcastle^[16], a politician^[41], 1630–1691^[42], of Kingdom of England^[43], awarded the Order of the Garter^[44]; Jane Cavendish^[17], a poet^[45], 1621–1669^[46], of Kingdom of England^[47]; Elizabeth Cavendish, Countess of Bridgewater^[18], a poet^[48], 1626–1663^[49]; Lady Frances Cavendish^[19]; unknown son Cavendish^[20]; and Charles Cavendish, Viscount Mansfield^[50], a politician^[51], 1626–1659^[52].

Death and Burial

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle died on December 25, 1676^[5]. He passed away in Welbeck^[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey^[11].

Why It Matters

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

FAQs

Where was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle born?

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was born in Handsworth^[2].

Where did William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle die?

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle died in Welbeck^[4].

Who were William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's parents?

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's father was Charles Cavendish^[12]. William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's mother was Catherine Ogle, Baroness Ogle^[13].

Who was William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle married to?

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle's spouses include Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne^[14] and Elizabeth Basset^[15].

What did William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle do for work?

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle worked as politician^[6], poet^[7], soldier^[8], and writer^[9].

Where did William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle go to school?

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle was educated at St John's College^[28].

What awards did William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter^[35].